Abstract: This article analyzes the forms, experiences and obstacles in cooperation between social work organizations and enterprises by questionnaire surveys and in-depth interviews. It is concluded that they cooperate in three ways, “cooperation through activities”, “public welfare marketing campaigns” and “enterprises purchasing services from the organization”. The social work organizations gained unique experiences in the cooperation, such as orderly introducing cooperation parties, restraining the business impulse of enterprises for the public good, and establishing a process to manage the materials, personnel, and capital. The study also finds that the cooperation is hindered by inconsistent strategies, human resources, and demands between the organizations and companies, which makes it difficult for the organizations and enterprises to form an in-depth and diversified partnership. In face of the existing problems, measures should be taken to improve the development strategy of diversified cooperation and to shape a network of diversified cooperation organizations.

Key words: cooperation outside the system, social work organization, cooperation between social work organizations and enterprises